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VU53 OFB

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,598 mi
Last recorded140,598 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 OFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 140,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 132,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,273 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

play in o/s/f steering arm tie-rod

stone chip in glass of o/s/f head lamp

Fail 20 Sep 2012 120,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in both front wheel bearings

play in o/s/f steering arm tie-rod

stone chip in glass of o/s/f head lamp

Fail 15 Sep 2011 112,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 101,243 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 88,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 72,652 miles

recomend front wiper blades-smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,922 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,994 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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VU53 OFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU53 OFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU53 OFB registered?

VU53 OFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is VU53 OFB safe to buy?

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